Bangladeshi Pharma Firms Target West African Market through Nigeria
Oru Leonard
LAGOS, Nigeria — No fewer than 10 pharmaceutical companies from Bangladesh are participating in the ongoing Pharma West Africa Fair at the Landmark Centre, in a strategic move to expand their footprint across Nigeria and the wider West African region.
The exhibition, holding from April 14 to 16, 2026, is being facilitated through a collaboration between the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and the Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja.
According to organisers, seven of the participating pharmaceutical firms are sponsored by the Bangladeshi government, while three others are attending on a self-sponsored basis—reflecting strong public-private commitment to export expansion.
The participation is aimed at showcasing Bangladesh’s growing pharmaceutical capacity and forging partnerships with distributors, healthcare providers, and regulatory stakeholders across the region.
Industry observers say the fair presents a significant opportunity for Bangladeshi drug manufacturers to penetrate Nigeria’s large healthcare market and extend their reach into neighbouring West African countries, where demand for affordable and quality medicines continues to rise.
The following firms camefrom Bangladesh to the Expo: ACME Laboratories Ltd., Aristopharma Ltd., Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Euro Pharma Ltd. and Nivian (Nevian) Pharmaceuticals / Life Science. Others are: Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd.,
Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Orion Pharma Ltd. and Eskayef (SK+F) Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
About West African Pharma Expo 2026
Pharma West Africa Expo is a leading pharmaceutical trade event held at the Landmark Centre, bringing together global industry players to explore opportunities in Nigeria and the wider ECOWAS market.
The exhibition features drug manufacturers, medical device companies, distributors, and regulators, fostering partnerships and investment.
The third edition with over 250 exhibitors and thousands of visitors, it showcases innovations in medicines, diagnostics, and supply chain solutions.
The event also hosts conferences on regulation, local production, and market access. It serves as a strategic platform for expanding healthcare delivery and strengthening pharmaceutical trade across West Africa.
